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Plastic token sets and collectors are perfect tools for creating school reward systems. In this section of the advice centre we cover what the pros and cons of school reward systems are, what token and collector options we have available, a guide to designing reward systems and take you through some reward system ideas for your classroom.

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Online learning and offline rewards – Why combine the two?

School curriculums are increasingly being pushed online. That means not just homework and challenges like Times Table Rock Stars, but also, as we have seen...

Token systems for behaviour management – what schools can learn and implement

Disruptive elements in the classroom can be a headache, but they are certainly not an insurmountable challenge. Schools are getting better at knowing how to...

Are token economies effective at influencing behaviour in the classroom?

Teachers talk a lot about rewards and discipline, and there’s little wonder why this is so – a well behaved class is much easier to...

What can a teacher do to inspire students?

The average classroom is a far cry from the inspirational learning environments portrayed by Hollywood. Getting pupils to care about the subjects they’re forced to...

What types of rewards are the most motivating for students?

Getting students motivated is the key to a successful academic life, and getting the flame of motivation lit as early as possible gets them ready...

How to use reward systems to motivate students

There’s little doubt among teachers and those studying child behaviour that rewards systems really work in the classroom. Children just out of nappies are perfectly...

Why do reward systems work so effectively?

Children always need incentives to perform well. From the slightly creepy “Father Christmas is watching you” to promises of chores earning pocket money (or, more...

Mock Elections & School Voting - What are the benefits?

In the UK, we’re beginning to see national elections and referendums as regular occurrences, and there could be even more to come over the next...

Do reward systems actually work in the classroom?

Reward systems are often talked about in the staff room and on online forums, and it seems the biggest source of doubt about starting one...

Why is it important for classrooms to use reward systems?

Just why are reward systems so important in the classroom? It’s partly down to human nature, and partly down to educating kids in the need...

How to Teach a Good First Day of Class in Primary School

First days of school can be a whirlwind, so the best way to cope is to overprepare. For the next six hours or so, you’re...

Teaching Dos & Don'ts - 3 Tips for Becoming a Better Teacher

Nobody ever said teaching was easy. Rewarding, yes. Challenging, definitely. Emotionally draining, well, sometimes. Part of the difficulty of teaching is that teachers are quite...

3 fresh approaches to teach children the value of money

There’s been quite a push in the past few years to get children to appreciate money more than they do. It’s been partly spearheaded by...

How to naturally increase engagement in the classroom

How to naturally increase engagement in the classroom Providing an engaging environment in the classroom is like putting fertiliser in the soil. You still plant...

4 proven ways to make maths fun for young students

Maths. Kids either breeze through it or find it a source of frustration and anger. But it’s such a key life skill that it simply...

3 ways to become a calmer teacher and control your class with ease

We get it: teaching is difficult. We’re all human and we’re subject to the complete range of human emotions. Just like in any job, they...

How to ensure your school council voting runs smoothly

School councils serve two purposes: to elect trustworthy pupil representatives; and to teach children about elections, citizenship and representation. In both respects, voting is a...

Creating effective reward systems for young children

What does positive behaviour in schools look like? Is it just a way of getting better behaviour out of students, or is there some deeper...

Creating effective reward systems for young children

Children are incredibly motivated to get their own way, so a range of parenting techniques have had their rises and falls over the years. Thankfully,...

What Are Screen Time Tokens?

Using Screen Time Tokens to encourage positive behaviour Screen Time Tokens are the latest trend in the world of token reward systems. The idea is...

A buyer's guide to plastic tokens

Who uses plastic tokens? Events Supermarkets Business Universities and Colleges Schools Festivals Parents Different uses for plastic tokens School tokens Reward tokens Meal and drink...

Accessories: a buyer's guide

Token accessories can add an extra sense of fun as well as being perfect for storing and transporting plastic tokens. Whether you’re looking to start...

About house point systems

What is a house point system? House point systems are a common and traditional feature in schools to encourage healthy competition and group loyalty among...

How can TokensFor collectors be used in schools?

Plastic tokens are extremely versatile and offer schools many uses, whether it’s supporting a token economy, being presented as a reward, or acting as currency...

Physical tokens vs alternative school reward systems

The use of classroom-based reward systems is a tried-and-tested method of motivating pupils and promoting good behaviour for learning. Over the years, ingenious teaching professionals...

School tokens buyer's guide

If you’re thinking about purchasing some of our school tokens but don’t know where to begin, this handy buyer’s guide will help you get started....

Guide to classroom token reward systems

Maintaining effective behaviour for learning is a prerequisite for learning and pupil progress. It is important that teachers have a full and varied toolkit of...

FAQs

Research

How To Effectively Use School Reward Systems To Improve Pupil Behaviour

Do physical pupil reward points encourage better behaviour in students? At TokensFor, we’re often asked about the best ways for educational institutions to integrate our...

Colour—what it represents and how it can work in the classroom

Creating an inspiring learning environment is a challenge many teachers face. From classroom layouts to learning stimuli, there are many elements to consider—colour being a...

How a child's desire to collect can help develop valuable life skills

Numismatists, archtophiles and deltiologists all have one thing in common—they all love to collect things, be they coins, teddy bears or postcards. Collecting is particularly...

Plastic tokens promote good behaviour in children with additional needs

Plastic reward tokens and other ‘concrete aids’ can have a measurable impact in the classroom for children with additional needs, according to experts. The use...

Reward systems support pupils to learn and teachers to teach

Creating a positive classroom environment benefits both pupils and teachers alike. Incentivising pupils through the use of reward systems supports the development of good behaviour...

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